2-Ethylhexanoic acid
ALDRICH/W515302 - ≥99%
Synonym: 2-Ethylcaproic acid
CAS Number: 149-57-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 205-743-6
MDL Number: MFCD00002675
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| autoignition temp. | 699 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 228 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.903 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| expl. lim. | 1.04 %, 135 °F |
| 8.64 %, 188 °F | |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2 |
| InChI key | OBETXYAYXDNJHR-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | cucumber |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| 400 |
|
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCC(CC)C(O)=O |
| vapor density | 4.98 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| 10 mmHg ( 115 °C) |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 9 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H361d |
| Precautionary statements | P280 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 63 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 237.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 114 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 228 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.903 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |